{"title":"Clémence Leleu","description":"Clémence Leleu is a freelance journalist specialized in Japanese culture  and society. She works for Arte and French lifestyle magazines such as  Pen and Tempura. She is the author of the French title \u003ci\u003eJapan Cantina\u003c\/i\u003e, which has sold internationally in several languages.","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-fashion","title":"Japanese Fashion","description":"From Kenzo to Rei Kawakubo, via Yohji Yamamoto and Issey Miyake, Japan's most celebrated designers have had a profound influence on global fashion. But beyond the photography shoots and catwalks, Japan also has a rich history in garment design: discreet, beautifully crafted and rooted in everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis wide panorama explores the art of selvedge denim, indigo dyeing and traditional motifs, as well as the country's iconic school uniforms, rebellious street styles and salarymen suits. It reveals how Japanese fashion and its unique aesthetic has impacted Western fashion and won aficionados worldwide. It illuminates the relationship between culture and dress, from the kimonos and prints to the costumes worn for traditional performing arts or the silhouettes that define Japanese cinema.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e asks what clothes tell us about the society that wears them. It invites us to look beyond labels and uncover the very fabric of Japanese fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeaturing an exclusive foreword by Professor Shin Asahi, Bunka Fashion College.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"LKP Quercus","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":56216816845179,"sku":"9781529453119","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9615\/3794\/files\/9781529453119-original.jpg?v=1777618876"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.laurenceking.com\/collections\/author-cl-mence-leleu.oembed","provider":"Laurence King Publishing UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}